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New York

Tinker Falls
in Labrador Hollow Unique Area

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Tinker Falls Trail Labrador Hollow Unique Area Waterfall hike Tully New York State Forest

Tinker Falls is a beautiful 50-foot waterfall in Labrador Hollow Unique Area, a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) State Forest on the border of Onondaga County and Cortland County in Central New York. The base of the waterfall can be reached via Tinker Falls Trail on an easy half-mile round trip hike with 50 feet of elevation gain. It is also possible to hike... Read more.

By: Seth Smigelski Published: January 3, 2014 Last updated: April 12, 2017

New York

Labrador Hollow Boardwalk
in Labrador Hollow Unique Area

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Labrador Hollow Boardwalk New York State Forest hike Labrador Hollow Unique Area

Tranquil Labrador Pond lies at the heart of New York State's Labrador Hollow Unique Area on the border of Onondaga County and Cortland County. Fine views of Labrador Pond can be found on Labrador Hollow Boardwalk, a half-mile long wheelchair-friendly walkway through the wetlands bordering Labrador Pond. The quick walk reaches a viewpoint on the shore of the hill-cradled pond and is a great... Read more.

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OK! Add to trails I want to hike Tagged with · Cortland County · Labrador Hollow Unique Area · Lakes · New York State Forests · Onondaga County · Tully · Wheelchair-Friendly
Distance: 0.5 miles · Elevation change: 10 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: January 3, 2014 Last updated: April 12, 2017

New York

Southern Exposure Snowshoe Trail
at Beaver Lake Nature Center

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Beaver Lake Nature Center Winter Trails Snowshoeing Onondaga County Park Baldwinsville New York Southern Exposure Snowshoe Trail

When the snow falls in Central New York, it's time to trade in your hiking books for snowshoes and explore a wonderland of winter landscapes. Onondaga County's Beaver Lake Nature Center is a perfect destination for winter fun. The 660-acre park operates trails for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, and even rents snowshoes for a small fee so that everyone can get in on the fun. There are... Read more.

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OK! Add to trails I want to hike Tagged with · Baldwinsville · Beaver Lake Nature Center · Onondaga County · Onondaga County Park · Snowshoeing
Distance: 2.2 miles · Elevation change: 50 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: December 31, 2013 Last updated: April 23, 2017

New York

Green Lake Trail and Round Lake Trail Loop
in Green Lakes State Park

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Green Lakes State Park New York hike Green Lake Trail Round Lake Loop

Green Lakes State Park was created in 1925 to preserve two aquamarine-colored glacially-carved lakes in Central New York. There are trails circling both of these jewels, Green Lake and Round Lake, which you can combine for a peaceful and easy 3.25-mile hike. The trail is almost entirely level, providing a casual 90-minute walk through the verdant forest that frames the lakes. Green Lake... Read more.

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OK! Add to trails I want to hike Tagged with · Fayetteville · Green Lakes State Park · Lakes · New York State Parks · Onondaga County
Distance: 3.25 miles · Elevation change: 25 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: July 11, 2013 Last updated: April 12, 2017

New York

Camping on Blue Mountain Lake
in the Adirondack Mountains

Adirondacks | Campgrounds | New York

Blue Mountain Lake Campground Adirondacks camp New York camping

Would you like to camp on an island in an Adirondack Lake? Take a trip to Blue Mountain Lake in Hamilton County. The picturesque 1,220-acre lake has six designated campsites that are free and first-come first-serve, so throw your tent and gear in a boat and check out the primitive camping on Blue Mountain Lake! To sign out a campsite, make your way to the public beach and boat ramp along... Read more.

Tagged with · Adirondack Mountains · Adirondack Park · Blue Mountain Lake · Canoe & Kayak · Lakes · Tent Camping

By: Seth Smigelski Published: October 19, 2012 Last updated: October 8, 2024

New York

Rock Lake
in the Adirondack Mountains

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Rock Lake Trail Adirondacks Blue Mountain Lake New York hike

Several Adirondack lakes line the roadways in Hamilton County, New York (Blue Mountain Lake, Indian Lake, Long Lake, and Raquette Lake to name a few), but sometimes it is more refreshing to hike to a scenic lake that can't be seen from the road. Leave the vehicle noise behind on this easy 1.6-mile round trip hike with just 100 feet of elevation change. The pleasant trail follows a creek to... Read more.

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OK! Add to trails I want to hike Tagged with · Adirondack Mountains · Adirondack Park · Backpacking · Free Trails · Lakes
Distance: 1.6 miles · Elevation change: 100 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: October 15, 2012 Last updated: April 23, 2017

New York

Sawyer Mountain
in the Adirondack Mountains

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Sawyer Mountain Trail Adirondack Mountains New York hike

For summit views without the usual summit effort, head to Sawyer Mountain in the Adirondacks. The trail to the top of the mountain gains 650 feet over a 2.5-mile round trip hike. While the trail travels through a sheltered hardwood forest the entire way, there are two overlooks around the summit that provide far-reaching views over the trees across the surrounding valleys, ridges, and... Read more.

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OK! Add to trails I want to hike Tagged with · Adirondack Mountains · Adirondack Park · Free Trails · Summits
Distance: 2.5 miles · Elevation change: 650 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: October 14, 2012 Last updated: April 23, 2017

New York

Grassy Pond
in the Adirondack Mountains

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Grassy Pond Trail Adirondacks Blue Mountain Lake New York hike

The Adirondack Mountains are dotted with lakes and mountains, so it should come as no surprise that you can hike to one or two peaceful ponds on this trail near Eagle Lake and Blue Mountain Lake. For those looking for something on the shorter side, it is an easy one-mile round trip hike to Grassy Pond. For those looking to immerse themselves in the Adirondacks, hike past Grassy Pond for a... Read more.

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OK! Add to trails I want to hike Tagged with · Adirondack Mountains · Adirondack Park · Blue Mountain Lake · Free Trails · Lakes
Distance: 1 mile · Elevation change: 75 feet

By: Seth Smigelski Published: October 12, 2012 Last updated: April 23, 2017

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